Who can apply to Manhattan Arts Grants 2027?

Open to Manhattan-based individual artists, collectives, and non-profit organizations working across all artistic disciplines. Applicants must choose one of three tracks: Project Funding (Creative Engagement, UMEZ Arts Engagement), Arts Education Program Funding (Creative Learning), or General Operating Funding (Creative Unrestricted). Creative Unrestricted is for performing arts only, with budgets under $250,000. UMEZ Arts Engagement is restricted to Manhattan Community Districts 9, 10, 11, 12.

What does Manhattan Arts Grants 2027 offer?

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 for project funding, arts education program funding, or general operating funding.

When is the application deadline?

The deadline is 12 November 2026.

Grant

Manhattan Arts Grants 2027

Name: Manhattan Arts Grants 2027
Start: 2026-11-03
End: 2026-11-12
Location: Manhattan, New York, USA

LMCC (Lower Manhattan Cultural Council) · Manhattan, New York, USA

Deadline: Nov 12
Award: Grants ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 for project funding, arts education program funding, or general operating funding.
Entry fee: Free
Eligibility: Open to Manhattan-based individual artists, collectives, and non-profit organizations working across all artistic disciplines. Applicants must choose one of three tracks: Project Funding (Creative Engagement, UMEZ Arts Engagement), Arts Education Program Funding (Creative Learning), or General Operating Funding (Creative Unrestricted). Creative Unrestricted is for performing arts only, with budgets under $250,000. UMEZ Arts Engagement is restricted to Manhattan Community Districts 9, 10, 11, 12.
Location: Manhattan, New York, USA

Discipline

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About

The LMCC Manhattan Arts Grants offer project support for Manhattan-based individual artists, collectives, and non-profit organizations for their 2027 projects. Grants are available across all artistic disciplines, with award ranges from $1,000 to $20,000. Funding is provided through three tracks: Creative Engagement and UMEZ Arts Engagement for project funding, Creative Learning for arts education, and Creative Unrestricted for general operating support for performing arts organizations. Applicants must meet specific eligibility requirements for each program.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply to Manhattan Arts Grants 2027?: Open to Manhattan-based individual artists, collectives, and non-profit organizations working across all artistic disciplines. Applicants must choose one of three tracks: Project Funding (Creative Engagement, UMEZ Arts Engagement), Arts Education Program Funding (Creative Learning), or General Operating Funding (Creative Unrestricted). Creative Unrestricted is for performing arts only, with budgets under $250,000. UMEZ Arts Engagement is restricted to Manhattan Community Districts 9, 10, 11, 12.
What does Manhattan Arts Grants 2027 offer?: Grants ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 for project funding, arts education program funding, or general operating funding.
When is the application deadline?: The deadline is 12 November 2026.
Is there an application fee?: No — applying is free.

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